Rafael Fiziev faces Manuel Torres at UFC Baku in Azerbaijan

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Rafael Fiziev faces Manuel Torres at UFC Baku in Azerbaijan
Summary

UFC Baku features a lightweight main event between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres today at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event began at 9 a.m. ET with preliminary fights, leading up to the main card starting at noon ET. Fiziev, ranked No. 11, aims to defend his standing against No. 15 ranked Torres, who seeks a knockout victory. Co-main events include matches featuring Michel Pereira and Shara Magomedov, among others. The fights are streamed live on Paramount+.

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  • UFC Baku underway with preliminary fights at 9 a.m. ET.
  • Fiziev vs. Torres headlines the main card.
  • Pereira faces Magomedov in the co-main event.
  • Event streamed live on Paramount+.
  • Six main card fights plus prelims scheduled.
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The octagon traveled to Azerbaijan for tonight's UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku. The event takes place at National Gymnastics Arena and is headlined by a lightweight bout between No. 11 rankedRafael Fiziev and No. 15 ranked Manuel Torres. The first fight is expected to begin at 9 a.m. ET. The main ...

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